connect-ssh-terminal

name	connect-ssh-terminal
description	Use when: connecting to the project's SSH server, opening an SSH terminal, logging into the remote host, or running commands on the server over SSH.

Connect to SSH Terminal

Use this skill when the user asks to connect to SSH, SSH into the server, open a remote terminal, or run commands on the remote host.

Inputs

• Optional SSH host alias from ~/.ssh/config
• Optional user@host
• Optional remote command to run after connecting

Workflow

1. Check ~/.ssh/config for a matching host alias and prefer ssh <alias> when available.

2. If no alias is provided, inspect the project's .env for SSH_HOST and SSH_USERNAME. Treat SSH_PASSWORD as sensitive and never print it in chat.

3. Verify SSH is available locally with:

   ssh -V
   

4. Connect from the terminal using either:

   ssh <alias>
   

   or:

   ssh <user>@<host>
   

5. To verify the remote session, run:

   hostname
   pwd
   

6. If the session prompts for a password or key confirmation, allow the user to complete the interactive prompt. If non-interactive auth is explicitly needed and credentials are already configured locally, use them without exposing the secret.

Safety

• Do not print passwords, tokens, or private keys in chat.
• Do not modify ~/.ssh/config unless the user asks.
• Verify the connection before claiming success.

Example triggers

• "connect to ssh"
• "ssh into the server"
• "open the SSH terminal"
• "run this on the remote server"